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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
September 29, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
College Fair Coming to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023
Constitution Week at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Seven Welcomed to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ ROTC
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Campus...
September 07, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: Welcome
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½'s Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Tax-Free Savings
Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend means savings for Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
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Media Relations
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